Mark K. Updegrove
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Mark K. Updegrove (born August 25, 1961) is an American author, historian, journalist, and Presidential Historian for ABC News. He is the president and CEO of the LBJ Foundation in Austin, Texas.[1] Previously, he served as the director of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum for eight years.[2]
Mark K. Updegrove | |
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Born | (1961-08-25) August 25, 1961 (age 62) Abington, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Occupation | Author, Historian, Journalist, Television Commentator, Presidential Library Director |
Nationality | American |
Education | Economics |
Alma mater | University of Maryland, College Park |
Subject | United States Presidency |
Notable works | Incomparable Grace: JFK in the Presidency |
Spouse | Amy Banner Updegrove |
He is the author of five books including, The Last Republicans: Inside the Extraordinary Relationship Between George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush,[3] published in 2017. His latest book, Incomparable Grace: JFK in the Presidency, was published by Dutton in April 2022. He is also the executive producer of the 2022 CNN original series "LBJ: Triumph and Tragedy," and the host of the forthcoming PBS show "Live From the LBJ Library."